Azima Tawfiq

Born: None

Iraq's first leading lady. She played the role of 'Aliya' in the Iraqi film 'Aliya and Issam' in 1949 alongside Salima Murad. In the 1950s, she opened a nightclub in Al-Karrada and focused on singing there, distancing herself from radio and television. Her artistic news faded away in the late 1950s.


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Alya and Essam

as uncredited
Released: 1947-03-10

A love story grows between Aliya and Eesaam, as Aliya is drawn to Eesaam and keeps her love...

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The Regret

as uncredited
Released: 1956-02-20

A man lives a happy life with his wife and two children until he meets a seductive dancer who...

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